Battle of the varmint calibers.
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Battle of the varmint calibers.
Hey, I guess I'm a newbie to MuleyMadness so I'll just come out with the question straightforward and ask the question. I'm looking forward Too buying a varmint rifle for multipurpose reasons such as plinking, coyote shots, prarie dogs, and anything small enough that dares step into my crosshairs . Well if you want just please reply and If you're feeling generous go ahead and maybe point me to a setup that wont be over 500$? Thanks in advance and much oblige.
Re: Battle of the varmint calibers.
I use a 243 or a 22-250
Re: Battle of the varmint calibers.
For your rifle, I would take a hard look at the CZ 527 Laminated stock with bull barrel. This is a SUB MOA out of the box; I have one and have done nothing to it except check to make sure all the screws where tight. Best Group to Date .381 X .541 Outside to Outside (5 shot), it was done of a bench using Ranges Sand bags (2 Front, no rear)
For the Caliber—Personally I have it in .223 and like it. 22-250 would be outstanding, 243 could be used for deer along with everything else. 204 I do not care for the round, lots of people like it.
Bust luck on your search
M. Bird
For the Caliber—Personally I have it in .223 and like it. 22-250 would be outstanding, 243 could be used for deer along with everything else. 204 I do not care for the round, lots of people like it.
Bust luck on your search
M. Bird
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Re: Battle of the varmint calibers.
Thanks for the replies Muley and M.bird. I've been leaning towards .223 on the count of the bulk ammunition readily available. I think I could pass on a .243, I've got a 30-06 that sports great for deer. Right now I'd love a nice bolt action but sadly I'm limited to a 500-550$ setup scope and sling included So I was looking at some New England Firearms singleshot break action and rossi's. The price on these little guns isn't too bad- being in the 200-300 range and that leaves me money to spend on a nice scope bipod and sling! If you've ever handled these guns or even know anyone who's used them please tell me about there total accuracy?
Re: Battle of the varmint calibers.
Downwind:
If the budget is tight for the toys—here you go
Get a Thompson Encore Frame- I pick my up at Sportsman’s for $230.00—Don’t get the barrel there
Go to— http://www.bellmtcs.com/store/index.
Get the Bergara .223 barrel $210 for the 24” $240 for the 26” (Free Shipping my 7mm-08 barrel arrived in 5 days) if you want real fun get the 222 That where the accuracy book was written, but you must reload.
Scopes: (I get flak on this one): BSA sweet 223 find on sale >$100 or Sightron SI 3X9 Mildot $119.00
I know it’s at the top of your range but you will enjoy that set up all year long
Best of Luck
M.Bird
If the budget is tight for the toys—here you go
Get a Thompson Encore Frame- I pick my up at Sportsman’s for $230.00—Don’t get the barrel there
Go to— http://www.bellmtcs.com/store/index.
Get the Bergara .223 barrel $210 for the 24” $240 for the 26” (Free Shipping my 7mm-08 barrel arrived in 5 days) if you want real fun get the 222 That where the accuracy book was written, but you must reload.
Scopes: (I get flak on this one): BSA sweet 223 find on sale >$100 or Sightron SI 3X9 Mildot $119.00
I know it’s at the top of your range but you will enjoy that set up all year long
Best of Luck
M.Bird
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Re: Battle of the varmint calibers.
Might want to take a look at some of the Howa's, they are making the Weatherby Vanguard actions
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Re: Battle of the varmint calibers.
My girlfriend has taken over my stainless steel TC Contender in 223 rem. It was right at $450.00 on sale. It has a BSA scope on it and shoots fine. I put Mike Bellm's oversized hinge pin and the stronger locking spring too. Did a trigger job on it and she won't give it back now! Shoots under an inch all day with handloads.
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Re: Battle of the varmint calibers.
If your looking for something for plinking than i would go with .223 because of the price of the rounds if you are going to shoot factory loads. It is a very accurate rifle when you do your part. If i was looking for a good all around caliber tha i would be using for deer also than i would go with a .243. As far as the gun i LOVE my CZ527! It's a smooth action and it is very accurate right out of the box. I also like the Tikkas.
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Re: Battle of the varmint calibers.
I would go with the Savage Arms .17 HMR. It will kill a coyote with a well placed shot. I won mine at a banquet, but my dad got his for about $250. They shot pretty fast at 3250 feet per second. I shot a rabbit at 50 yards from the hip through two sagebrush and blew the entire back half of it off.
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Re: Battle of the varmint calibers.
can't beat a 204 in my book best gun i ever shot. 204 short mag 4000 fps and little drop at 400 yrds
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Now take your hunting equipment, your quiver and bow, and go out into the open country and hunt some wild game for me.
Now take your hunting equipment, your quiver and bow, and go out into the open country and hunt some wild game for me.